Yamaha TW200M 1999 Owner's Manual page 68

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Battery electrolyte is poisonous
1
and dangerous, causing severe
burns, etc. It contains sulfuric acid.
2 Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
ANTIDOTE:
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8 EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
8 INTERNAL: Drink large quanti-
4
ties of water or milk. Follow
with milk of magnesia, beaten
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egg, or vegetable oil. Call a
physician immediately.
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8 EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and get prompt med-
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ical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes etc.,
8
away. Ventilate when charging or
using in an enclosed
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Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
Replenishing the battery fluid
A poorly maintained battery will
corrode and discharge quickly. The
battery fluid should be checked at
least once a month. The level
should be between the minimum
level and maximum level marks.
Use only distilled water if refilling
is necessary.
space. cC
Normal tap water contains miner-
als which are harmful to a battery;
therefore, refill only with distilled
water.
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Take care not to spill battery fluid
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on the chain. Battery fluid may
weaken the chain causing shorter
chain life and possibly result in an
accident.
Battery storage
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8 When the motorcycle will not
be used for a month or longer,
remove the battery,
charge it and store it in a cool,
dry place. Completely recharge
the battery before reinstalla-
tion.
8 If the battery will be stored for
longer than two months, check
the specific gravity of the fluid
at least once a month and fully
recharge the battery when it is
too low.
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